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CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
RV fire in West Oakland near I-880 prompts large response
Firefighters in Oakland battled a large fire burning a recreational vehicle Monday afternoon just south of Interstate Highway 880, the Fire Department said. The fire was burning in the area of 3rd Street and Adeline Street in West Oakland, an industrial area dotted with homeless tents and RVs. The Fire Department said in a social media post that multiple engines and trucks were responding and that the fire was impinging on a commercial building. This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Trees vandalized outside West Oakland ballpark
(KRON) — Multiple trees were recently vandalized outside Raimondi Park in West Oakland, the home of the Oakland Ballers baseball team. One tree was ripped out at the roots and thrown on the ground. Another was cut in half, local resident Deepak Jagannath told KRON4. 'I was pretty upset because we need a lot of tree cover in West Oakland,' Jagannath said. 'One of the trees was snapped in half.' Nine rescued from sinking boat in San Francisco Bay Watch KRON4 reporter Jack Molmud's full report in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Oakland residents outraged over illegal dumping by Tesla Cybertruck driver
Illegal dumping continues to plague Oakland, costing the city millions of dollars each year. The latest incident — involving a Tesla Cybertruck — has left residents angry and demanding stronger consequences. Andrea Taylor was driving home Thursday evening around 5:45 p.m. when she witnessed a man dumping construction debris from the back of a Cybertruck on Campbell Street, near 24th Street and just a block and a half from Raimondi Park. "My initial reaction, frankly, was just disappointment, and then anger and frustration," said Taylor, who lives in the neighborhood. She immediately began filming the incident with her phone, capturing footage of the man standing on the back of the truck. In the video, Taylor can be heard calling out the man: "Dumping in Oakland, that's so [expletive], bro." Taylor said what stood out most was the type of vehicle involved. The license plate was linked to a 2025 Tesla Cybertruck. "If they can afford that vehicle, they can afford to go to the dump," she said. Another witness driving by also recorded the illegal dumping. Oakland residents are outraged after a Tesla Cybertruck driver was caught on camera dumping construction material. Andrea Taylor "He was pulling, what I saw specifically was this thing," Taylor recalled, pointing at a large wooden plank. Most of the trash left behind appeared to be leftover hardwood flooring. Illegal dumping has long been an issue in West Oakland. Much of Campbell Street is lined with discarded mattresses, couches, tires, and construction debris. "It just shows a level of entitlement and disrespect to every person here," said Duy Tran, a manager at the nearby Max's Gym. City spokesperson Sean Maher confirmed that the Environmental Enforcement Team is investigating. Taylor reported both the license plate and vehicle identification number (VIN) to the city. The City of Oakland even posted a photo from Taylor's video on its official Facebook page, urging residents to record and report any illegal dumping activity. "He doesn't think twice about it. He doesn't feel like he's doing anything wrong. Broad daylight, all of that," said Suzette Bradley, a Max's Gym member who frequently sees trash pileups in the neighborhood. According to the latest available city data, in fiscal year 2021–2022, Oakland Public Works crews collected about 17,000 tons of illegally dumped trash — the equivalent of 34 million pounds. In 2023 alone, the city issued at least 405 citations for illegal dumping, 42 of which were based on camera footage. "That's ridiculous. It's disheartening to see. Do the right thing. Take care of your own garbage," said Tran. The fine for a first illegal dumping offense in Oakland can be up to $750, but residents argue that monetary penalties aren't enough. Taylor and her neighbors are calling for stricter penalties, including mandatory community service for offenders. "What we want is behavior change. And to me, engaging in that sort of thing would be a better push in that direction," Taylor said. The City of Oakland reminds residents that they're entitled to at least one free bulky waste pickup per year — and in some cases, two — regardless of whether they rent or own. It's a free service. Appointments can be made by calling Waste Management.
